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Candidates for Board Election 2026

Home News Latest News Candidates for Board Election 2026
August 31, 2026

Nominations have been received in three categories for the 2026 Board Election: Intellectual Disability Nursing, Midwifery and Care of Older Persons.

Nominations have been received in three categories for the 2026 Board Election: 
 
Intellectual Disability Nursing

  • Karina O'Sullivan

  • Marian Spelman

Midwifery

  • Caroline Earley

  • Gráinne Milne

Care of Older Persons

  • Elaine Dunne

  • Melba Mary Vilson

Candidate photos and election statements are available to view on the voting website here.

Currently, the page displays a countdown to the opening of voting. On Monday, 21 September, this countdown button will be replaced with a 'Vote Now' button which eligible registrants can use to access the online voting system.
 
The electronic ballot will open on Monday, 21 September 2026 at 9.00am and will close at noon on Thursday, 1 October 2026.
 
Election and e-Voting information will be issued on or before Monday, 21 September 2026 to every nurse and midwife registered with NMBI as of Monday, 24 August 2026 at 1.00pm. 
 
Any queries regarding the election should be directed to election@nmbi.ie
 

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